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<p>The unit will provide an introduction to the profession of physiotherapy. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in physiotherapy, focusing on assessing and treating lower limb issues. Additionally, the unit will introduce research and literature search skills. Students will develop proficiency in various physiotherapy management techniques, such as soft tissue mobilisation, heat and cryotherapy, and exercise prescription.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Foundations and application soft tissue mobilisation, heat therapy and cryotherapy.<br>
2. Pathophysiological understanding of tissue injury and stages of healing across a variety of lower limb presentations.<br>
3. Application of biomechanics within the physiotherapy profession<br>
4. Clinical reasoning and professional behaviours in the clinical environment.<br>
5. Physiotherapy assessment and management relating to various areas of the lower limb</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The unit will provide an introduction to the profession of physiotherapy. Students will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in physiotherapy, focusing on assessing and treating lower limb issues. Additionally, the unit will introduce research and literature search skills. Students will develop proficiency in various physiotherapy management techniques, such as soft tissue mobilisation, heat and cryotherapy, and exercise prescription.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Foundations and application soft tissue mobilisation, heat therapy and cryotherapy.<br> 2. Pathophysiological understanding of tissue injury and stages of healing across a variety of lower limb presentations.<br> 3. Application of biomechanics within the physiotherapy profession<br> 4. Clinical reasoning and professional behaviours in the clinical environment.<br> 5. Physiotherapy assessment and management relating to various areas of the lower limb</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
<p>must be enrolled in "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=NHPPS1111" target="_blank">NHPPS1111</a>"</p>
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Describe tissue injury and healing trajectories and relate these to selection and timing of lower‑limb assessment and management approaches. </p>
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<p>Explain the principles, clinical indications, contraindications, and precautions of introductory physiotherapy management modalities, including exercise, thermal modalities, and manual therapies.</p>
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<p>Perform a systematic lower-limb history and physical examination using respectful, culturally safe, and trauma-informed communication.</p>
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<p>Apply introductory physiotherapy management modalities safely in accordance with relevant indications, contraindications, and precautions.</p>
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<p>Synthesise multiple data sources and current evidence to formulate a provisional lower-limb diagnosis and a person-centred, multidisciplinary management plan.</p>
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<p>Reflect on and respond to feedback on clinical performance to refine introductory physiotherapy assessment and management skills.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Recorded simulated patient interaction and a written reflective piece</p>
<p>Video recording and written submission</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
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<p>Skill Checklist</p>
<p>Practical Assessment</p>
<p>S/U</p>
3, 4, 6
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<p>Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE)</p>
<p>Practical Examination</p>
<p>25-40%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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<p>Written examination on theoretical content and clinical reasoning</p>
<p>Written Examination</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
1, 2, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
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FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Physiotherapy
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
061701 - Physiotherapy
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/nhpps1001">View unit fees</a>
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